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Old 29-03-2016, 14:06
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Iain has been quite open about his battles with depression on social media and on his BBC 3CR shows, and he did seem particularly low last weekend.

That call became the most notable part of the show. However, the first half hour was great radio particularly for us radio geeks. He discussed how he liked and disliked some parts of the talkRADIO schedule, pointing out the the fact that he disliked some parts was a good thing as it means there is something for everyone. He singled out Howard Hughes for particular praise. He also talked about the general lack of calls across the station (apart from his show) but said calls will come as people start to find the station. He reiterated his love for speech based radio, the presenters he respects, what he likes about the genre and even quoted Nick Abbot later in the show.
Indeed he did, and Friday night's are going to be a bit of a tricky one from now on, because he's in direct competition with Nick Abbot from 10pm to 1am on LBC. I often try to catch that one, the only show that I put LBC on for. Who can resist that droll and dry humour he has. Iain has also namechecked Ian Collins, his other direct competition on LBC. I used to listen avidly to Collins but in the past couple of years I've gone off him a bit and don't tend to bother with his shows anymore, as they tend to be part of the very samish news cycle merry-go-round. The fact that Iain Lee's show isn't of that kind is very refreshing.

I caught a glimpse of Dr Nookie in a Carry On during Easter Monday and was impressed when later I heard him say he'd be getting Jim Dale on as a guest.
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Old 29-03-2016, 23:02
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Can't wait for Iain's interview with David Icke.

Should be a cracker.
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Old 29-03-2016, 23:32
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Can't wait for Iain's interview with David Icke.

Should be a cracker.
Theres a few cracker on this thread, if you ask me !
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Old 30-03-2016, 00:09
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Theres a few cracker on this thread, if you ask me !
Including yourself.

I enjoyed Steve the Prepper, although he didn't teach me anything new.

I'm already prepped.
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Old 30-03-2016, 00:18
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I put my back out same as Iain - he's making me laugh and it hurts like hell.
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Old 30-03-2016, 00:35
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Did anybody hear that call from the suicidal lady? Absolutely heartbreaking but brilliantly handled. I'm very glad Iain is so open about mental illness.

I hope the lady can get through this.
Her name is Emma and she phoned Iain tonight sounding so much better.

Like you, I hope she gets the help she needs.
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Old 30-03-2016, 10:26
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IL's description of the Talk sport folks watching the football as he prep'd his show from the box room they have been spared on the mainly talksport floor was hilarious.. I guess their wangs positioning helped reception or something
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Old 30-03-2016, 21:31
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"I know exactly what I'd do with Steve Allen's 4am spike" says Iain.

Don't we all.
Does anyone know if Iain Lee does genuinely dislike Steve Allen or is it just an in-joke that I'm not in on?
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Old 30-03-2016, 22:18
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Does anyone know if Iain Lee does genuinely dislike Steve Allen or is it just an in-joke that I'm not in on?
At LBC i think its was more of a in joke, however as of late Iain has told a number of stories about some of the things Steve did/Said at LBC.

He also had a dig the other night on the show where a caller joked about doing a full radio show of just reading out the papers and Iain replied with something about that they could also slag you off on there show and then block you from replying on twitter.
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Old 30-03-2016, 22:20
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NIGEL FROM MAIDSTONE is in the building!!!!!

I knew he'd pop up soon enough, and he wants to do a song.

He says - "I've just sent a letter to Miley Cyrus on Facebook to get her to listen to me on the radio". Good luck with that.

It may have been about 4 years but he's started off where he finished, singing Fly Me To The Moon.

Iain says to Nigel - "Every time you call in you've got a slot on the radio". That's 5 nights a week then!
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Old 30-03-2016, 22:26
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NIGEL FROM MAIDSTONE is in the building!!!!!

I knew he'd pop up soon enough, and he wants to do a song.
Bloody hell, it is Nigel.

He's mentioned that his ma's in the toilet, he's been tweeting Miley Cyrus and reminiscing about his 'golden years' at TalkSport.
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Old 30-03-2016, 22:28
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Bloody hell, it is Nigel.

He's mentioned that his ma's in the toilet, he's been tweeting Miley Cyrus and reminiscing about his 'golden years' at TalkSport.
I think Iain Lee was in awe of Nigel.

He'll never get that elusive mother of his near the phone though, guaranteed.

I thought he liked Lindsay Lohan?
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Old 30-03-2016, 22:33
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reminiscing about his 'golden years' at TalkSport.
You done the same in a post, the other night !

just missed Nigel can someone post a link if poss please ?

its Daniel thats on just now !

Hi Lors
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Old 30-03-2016, 22:37
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I think Iain Lee was in awe of Nigel.

He'll never get that elusive mother of his near the phone though, guaranteed.

I thought he liked Lindsay Lohan?
You're right, Rich, Iain called Nigel an 'historic' caller and seems to be an admirer.

Nigel must have moved on from Lindsay Lohan to Miley Cyrus - probably the twerking that did it.

Poor old Nige thought he was on TalkSport and didn't even realise he was on TalkRadio.
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Old 30-03-2016, 22:43
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You're right, Rich, Iain called Nigel an 'historic' caller and seems to be an admirer.

Nigel must have moved on from Lindsay Lohan to Miley Cyrus - probably the twerking that did it.

Poor old Nige thought he was on TalkSport and didn't even realise he was on TalkRadio.
Funny how Nigel never gets confused about which number to call though isn't it!
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Old 30-03-2016, 22:54
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You done the same in a post, the other night !

just missed Nigel can someone post a link if poss please ?

its Daniel thats on just now !

Hi Lors
Hi there, Sleeps.

Listen to Iain's podcast, Nigel is bound to make it on there cos Iain seems to be such a fan.
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Old 30-03-2016, 23:00
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just missed Nigel can someone post a link if poss please ?
Stuart from Stanmore last night and now Nigel

Here's the link for 10 to 10.30:

http://cdn.talksport.com/talkradio/a...30_2100_LA.mp3

from 17:30

Arguably talkRADIO should be the new spiritual home for such callers.
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Old 30-03-2016, 23:02
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Funny how Nigel never gets confused about which number to call though isn't it!
Too right, you have the measure of him, Rich.

Nigel's not so green as he's cabbage-looking.
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Old 30-03-2016, 23:13
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Stuart from Stanmore last night and now Nigel
Here's the link for 10 to 10.30:
http://cdn.talksport.com/talkradio/a...30_2100_LA.mp3
from 17:30
Arguably talkRADIO should be the new spiritual home for such callers.
Just wait till 'Andy from Dumbarton ' finds out about talkRADIO !

Thanks for the link Rad
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Old 30-03-2016, 23:58
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Just wait till 'Andy from Dumbarton ' finds out about talkRADIO !

Thanks for the link Rad
Why don't you phone in, Sleeps?

Iain said everyone is welcome and he has very low standards.
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Old 31-03-2016, 00:24
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Indeed he did, and Friday night's are going to be a bit of a tricky one from now on, because he's in direct competition with Nick Abbot from 10pm to 1am on LBC. I often try to catch that one, the only show that I put LBC on for. Who can resist that droll and dry humour he has.
I'm the same, I only listen to LBC for Nick.
Last Friday, I did the dirty on Nick and tuned in to Iain instead.
What did you decide to do, Rich?
I'm wondering if Nick will lose listeners to Iain.
I'm considering going back to Nick and listening to Iain's Friday night show on podcast.
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Old 31-03-2016, 00:27
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Rob Burnett's contributions over the past week have been utterly fantastic. I've missed him! Glad to see him resurrecting Paulie's infamous catchphrase, too.
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Old 31-03-2016, 01:14
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Stuart from Stanmore last night and now Nigel
And again tonight, glad Iain put the little homophobe in his place.

(his name's Stewart Bolasco btw)


His brother Ray is a sometime caller to BBC London, has a similar nasal voice, but is a really nice bloke.
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Old 31-03-2016, 01:25
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Emma's feeling very down again & currently calling Simon Lederman on Radio London.
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Old 31-03-2016, 02:42
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Nigel will now be phoning in every night now having not listened to any of the show just like he did with Mike Graham. Whilst funny and a novelty at first, he does get boring quickly. No doubt, he'll be singing all his old Talkradio jingles but changing the chorus to the Iain Lee show.

I thought last nights was a good show as there was much less of Kath.

If anyone knows Pauline from Sutton can they let her know about Iain's show.
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